COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS provides free arts programming to youth with intellectual and/or developmental delays in elementary and secondary school in the Life Skills and LRC classrooms. We meet students once a month throughout the school year at Centre Wellington District Secondary School, Elora Public School, John Black Public School in Fergus, Arthur Public School and Victoria...
SUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering inclusive, arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome all adults and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program, led by ECFTA Arts Educator and Mindfulness Facilitators. Wednesday & Thursday morning and afternoon classes held weekly September...
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 4, for a Community BBQ and FREE concert featuring The Doubtfires — right here in the Arts Centre yard! We’ll be serving up delicious BBQ chicken dinners with ALL the fixings 🤤 (vegan & gluten-free options, too!) — with all proceeds going to our new expansion. IMPORTANT: Dinners must be...
Looking for assistance? Our BURSARY PROGRAM is here for you! Bursaries are designed to reduce financial barriers to families and assist with fees for workshops, classes, and camps to ensure that art participation remain accessible to our community, regardless of income. Bursaries will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority for first-time applicants-no...
ARTFUL AGEING for Seniors is part of our expanding Outreach program, offering monthly guided art classes, designed especially for long-term care and retirement living residents. Held on-site at Heritage River and Wellington Terrace in Elora and Caressant Care, Fergus, these hands-on art classes spark conversation, promote engagement with others, and remind us all that creativity...
You’re Invited: Book Launch Reading, Workshop & Interactive Art Experience! Join us at the gallery for a special evening on the cross-country book tour launch of two remarkable Canadian authors, Kevin Andrew Heslop and Joanna Cockerline! The event begins with an immersive creative workshop led by both authors — an inspiring opportunity for writers, artists,...
TO REGISTER FOR ONE OF OUR 3 WINTER CLASSES, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO JANUARY SUPPORTIVE ARTS FALL WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 10 AM – 12 PM SEPTEMBER 17-DECEMBER 17, 2025 Weekly, inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities. Join us Sept to June for weekly guided 2-hour workshops designed to support adults of...
SUPPORTIVE ARTS FALL THURSDAY MORNINGS 10 AM – 12 PM SEPTEMBER 18-DECEMBER 18, 2025 Weekly, inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities. Join us Sept to June for weekly guided 2-hour workshops designed to support adults of all abilities. Each session embraces diversity and friendship through explorations in art making, movement,...
Join us for our final concert of the season featuring Kyle Burton live on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Arts Centre! This performance is presented in partnership with Bigelow Flooring. Join us for a night of live music that blends folk, country, Americana, and rock! Kyle Burton crafts emotionally resonant sets that draw inspiration from...
Mark your calendars: this is an event you don’t want to miss! Not only will you enjoy fresh new art; there will be a $500 door prize, catered food, and the fun of mingling with your favourite artists! Meet and mingle with the artists of the Elora Fergus Studio Tour and members...
REGISTRATION OPENS JAN 26 AT 10 AM! DATES & WEEKLY DESCRIPTIONS COMING SOON Looking for assistance? Our new BURSARY PROGRAM is here for you! TIPS FOR REGISTRATION! You DO NOT need to log in to an account, or have a membership to register. Are you already a member? Log in first. You can add...
MEDITATIVE FLOW TWILIGHT WORKSHOP WOOD BURNING WITH HEATHER MARTIN Join us for the September Solstice for a calming and creative evening in alignment with the New Moon and a partial solar eclipse. This is a meaningful time to pause, reflect, and set intentions for the season ahead. Pyrography artist Heather Martin will lead a guided...
Looking for a tactile design adventure to liven up your Wednesday nights? Join textile artist Caitlin Barrie this fall for 6 weeks of guided studio time and create your own approx. 20'x30' accent rug. Whether you're brand new or already obsessed with rug hooking, you’ll receive hands-on support and the creative freedom to punch your...
Team Addy and Riverfest Elora present: A Concert with Addy-Tude The 3rd annual Addy-Tude Concert is about to blow the roof off… WALK OFF THE EARTH is headlining!!! The chart-topping, genre-bending, Juno-winning band — performing live on our stage! Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at the MacDonald Pavilion, Elora Centre for the Arts Doors Open: 3:00...
The Art Centre is at the threshold of an exciting new chapter, and we invite you to take the next step with us! As both our organization and the communities we serve grow, we need to address some of the physical constraints of our two galleries and classroom, to help break down barriers to participation in the arts.